4. What to expect in your first week
Starting a new role can be exciting but also daunting. There will be lots of information to take in over your first few weeks and you will be meeting lots of new people. But we will support you as much as possible in helping you to settle in.
Here’s some of the things you can expect on your first day and within your first week (these will be dependent on your job role).
You will...
- Meet your manager, Buddy and new team.
- Receive any IT equipment you need or uniforms/PPE etc.
- Collect your ID badge.
- Be provided with information on our flexible parking pass.
- Have a tour of your working environment.
- Be informed of our health and safety procedures.
- Receive your induction handbook.
- Be asked to book onto your in-person half day induction.
- Complete your mandatory e-learning.
- Receive a list of key contacts from your manager.
- Learn about our organisational and team structures.
- Read our Corporate Plan.
- Read our key policies.
- Be introduced to any relevant systems you may need to use.
- Be shown how to book leave and informed of our sickness procedure.
- Learn about our Let’s Talk your first six months’ probation period.
- Discuss a work plan with your manager.
- Learn how to log your working hours.
- Learn about the council’s wellbeing offer for employees.
- Discuss any Access to Work requirements.
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You may have questions about your first day and first week, which is totally understandable. Your manager should be regularly in touch prior to your start date to answer any questions you have but don’t hesitate to contact them (or recruitment) if you’re unsure about anything you’ll need for your first day. Their contact details will be on your welcome letter.